Afterschool Program Assistant
Afterschool Program Assistant
Status: Part-time, Hourly
Reports To: Youth Services Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Build relationships with students through daily conversation and quality interactions.
- Help students develop social and conflict resolution skills and create healthy friendships.
- Provide opportunities for students to participate successfully and enjoy all aspects of the program experience.
- Be a trusted figure who is consistent, fair, and follows through when redirecting behavior.
- Organize, lead, and manage groups and individuals in planned activities.
- Help to keep a safe environment by adhering to all safety protocols and procedures.
- Assume responsibility for the health and well-being of the students entrusted to your care.
- Actively supervise students during all aspects of the day, including arrival, departure, field trips, meals, academic enrichment, program partners, transitions, and play.
- Assist with daily cleaning responsibilities, ensuring our facility is sanitary, safe, and in compliance with CCDF standards.
- Managing the door and phone systems during parent pick-up.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Previous experience working with children that have prepared you for this role.
- Can confidently organize and lead large groups of children in activities with an ability to think on your feet when things don’t go as planned.
- Be a self-starter and can jump in without being prompted.
- Must work well with diverse populations.
- Committed to the mission, vision, and core values of Westminster Neighborhood Services.
- Must be willing to submit to and pass a criminal history/background check and drug test.